xRVERA
We want to throw _______ ________ __ __ _______
Nasty Stuff in the ZONE
True or False: In general a high Peak COM Velocity contributes positively to FB Velocity
TRUE
True or False: A SL with 2"VB/-2"HB from a RHP has a high location grade at the very top of the zone.
FALSE
True or False: A FB with 22"VB from an over the top pitcher deviates from the average movement
TRUE
Bonus
Steal 3 points from the team with most points
What over the plate results define xRVERA?
K%, BB%, Barrel%
True or False: A block issue could be landing with torso too open.
True
True or False: Location grades are made up of velocity and movement
FALSE
What is magnus effect?
Spin induced movement
What is a multiplier of a pitcher's value?
What 2 factors influence xResults?
Action Grades
Location Grades
What is the function of the stride?
generating momentum and setting up rotation.
What 2 main factors influence stuff?
Velocity and Movement
What are the 3 types of spin induced movement?
Backfield, Top Spin, Side Spin
What nutrient is the most important one BEFORE a game?
Carbohydrates
Velocity, Pitch Quality, Usage, and Command
Provide an example of momentum
Car crashes and body inside keeps moving.
What does increasing 2mph do to a pitcher's arsenal?
Increase xResults and Whiff%
What are 3 types of induced movement?
Spin Induced movement, Seam induced movement, Gyro
What nutrient is the most important one AFTER a game?
Proteina
Why do we use xRVERA instead of ERA?
xRVERA is a better predictor of success and it eliminate walks.
ERA looks backwards xRVERA looks forward
What does lead leg block do primarily?
Drive Torso Rotation, Drive Torso Anterior Tilt, Decelerate COM
What is the definition of location grades?
It tells us how valuable the pitches location is relative to all possible locations it could have crossed the strike zone.
Why is 15vb and 10hb considered “dead zone”?
That's where the most damage is done by hitters.
Why do we want at least 6 meals as elite athletes?
to optimize recovery, maintain endurance, maintain muscle mass